This Groundbreaking Company is Raising Awareness for Diabetes Management…With Help from Nick Jonas!

Allison Stout

By Allison Stout

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Musician and actor Nick Jonas’ life changed forever when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age thirteen. He was terrified — not only for his health, but also for his dreams of being a musician and performer. But he decided not to let the disease limit him.

Since then, Jonas has encouraged others with the disease, assuring them that it doesn’t have to stop them either. And his message will help others even further; he’s partnered with Dexcom, Inc., a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) company, to raise awareness for diabetes management. He himself uses and swears by their product, claiming it’s helped him stay healthy in the midst of his hectic lifestyle. Check out this video to learn more about Jonas’ story and Dexcom’s system.

Science has taken us in amazing directions. Diabetes, a once fatal disease, can now be treated. But modern medicine isn’t content to stop at treatment; it wants to find a cure. You can help that cause.

★Help Find a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes★

Every day, approximately 80 people are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that occurs when a person’s pancreas makes little to no insulin. Over time, increased glucose in the blood can lead to serious problems with the heart, kidneys, nerves, and eyes. We still don’t know what causes the disease, even after 100 years. Before we can develop new treatments and a cure, laboratory research is needed to understand the mechanics and triggers. You can support this important research.